Used Boxster

[Joji]

I found another one that is from a dealer. How do you do a PPI with a dealer. Everytime I call them they say they will do it for me. That sounds like a scam if the person trying to sell me the car is going to have his mechanics do the PPI.

[Brucelee]

Are we talking a Porsche dealer or simply another type of dealer? It this were MY Porsche dealership, I would not have any issues with them doing the PPI on a car they were selling me.

However, I have a long history with these guys and know them to be straight up!

Keep posting and we will try to assist you.

[kiwiinneworleans]

I am in the same boat right now - I had a 2000 selling private inspected at a dealer in Dallas this week. Came out all relatively good. I had a good chat to the guy who inspected it, and he gave me some good peice of mind about the condition of the car. Concerns I have are things like the idle pulley, clutch condition, general engine condition, any evidence of crash. The only thing that came up as "orange spots" was the rear tyres (about 6 months left on them), and the front brake pads (70% worn through). I reflected this in the offer to the individual and he accepted.

The inspection was $125, and they looked over the car for around 2 hours. The only thing they didn't do (which would have cost me around another $100) was to hook it to the computer - I was informed by them (and by another reliable source of mine later on) that this wasn't worth it, as if there were any codes up, it would show with the engine light.

So I fully recommend the pre purchase inspection. Realise that you probably won't find a perfect 2000 car with 45000 miles on it - what you are aiming for is the minor things to fix.... good luck!!

[Joji]

the delar who is selling the porshe is a regular car dealer not a porsche dealer. If i get a PPI before I buy it arent they going to bull**************** me so I buy the car. Can I bring the car to an authorized porsche dealer. How do take care of this so I know the mechanic is really telling me the truth.
thanks

[kiwiinneworleans]

Definitely take it to an authorized dealer. They will put it on the lift and give a 40 point (or similar) type inspection. Will cost around $100-$125. As indicated previously, unless the engine warning light is on, don't worry about hooking it to the computer - $100 not well spent.

If the car salesman will not allow you to do this, walk away from it. There are plenty more out there.....

[Brucelee]

Kiwi is dead on.

Any Porsche dealer will do PPI though prices vary (mine changes $230). They should give you a written report.

If the dealer will not let you take it to Porsche, tell him nicely to shove it!

Opps, sorry for the nasty there; I hope the moderator does not slap me for this??????????/

[Joji]

Thanks for the info. So they will let me drive it off there lot to drive a half hour to the porsche dealer.
also they always make you sign as is for a used car. I read an article that dealers give you 30 day or 5 day return policy. Is this true or are used cars as is only. I am talking about cars with no warranty left
thanks